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The timing and location of the Ohio’s surfacing were calculated. Subic Bay, on the Philippine island of Luzon, is only about 500 miles from the South China Sea, where the Fujian was conducting flight tests. This proximity allows the Ohio—and other American submarines—to monitor Chinese operations covertly. Its speed, which can reach 20-25 knots, means it could reach the area rapidly if needed, making its visit a swift, strategic move that underscores U.S. naval dominance.